RhodyBuy is the University of Rhode Island’s procure-to-pay online solution for requesting, purchasing, receiving, and paying for goods from approved punchout suppliers.
It brings the entire purchasing process into one seamless experience, from shopping to purchase orders to payment.
It allows faculty and staff to:
- Shop from approved punchout suppliers
- Create and submit purchase requests directly from the supplier’s website
- Track approvals
- Receive items
- View payment status
All purchasing activity through RhodyBuy follows URI and State of Rhode Island policies, offering competitive pricing through MPAs and a compliant, efficient purchasing process.
You can shop from a number of approved punchout suppliers, and we are continually working to expand our supplier offerings.
For additional information, please visit the RhodyBuy Info Hub for training videos, manuals and FAQ’s.
For any questions not addressed below, please email RhodyBuy@uri.edu.
Top Asked Questions
How do I request a PO be closed? How do I request an encumbrance be released?
Please use the comment section tab on the top bar within the PO to request the PO be closed. Add Camely Machado as the recipient and add a note to close the PO/release the encumbrance. Please also be sure to include a reason why the PO needs to be closed.
Why can’t I create a receipt? Why is my PO in a soft close status when I have not yet created a receipt?
If a PO is under $250, once the invoice is received, the system will automatically match it to the PO. If there is an exact match, meaning the invoice matches the PO total and quantity receipt, payment will automatically issue in the next payment cycle. If there is not an exact match, AP will be notified and will reach out to you, the department, on how to handle the issue.